FARMINGTON — A Phillips man pleaded guilty to a felony charge of gross sexual assault as part of a plea agreement Friday in Franklin County Superior Court. Robert Parker Jr., 44, also pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child as part of the agreement which dismissed eight other charges. […]
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Maine raises awareness of child abuse
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has declared April to be Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. Though the governor was not present, law enforcement, public health officials and social service providers gathered Tuesday in the State House Hall of Flags to commemorate the proclamation and urge greater awareness of child abuse and neglect in Maine. […]
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Mark Cayer: Remembering the victims of child abuse
Our community has once again been thrust into the headlines; however, as always, we will overcome and become stronger. I am referring to the media reports about the arrest of local resident Joshua Shea for possession of child pornography. I have seen numerous comments in print and social media, including quotes of surprise and disappointment […]
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T. Arita: Assisting at-risk children
Margaret McGaughey’s column, “How to raise a dangerous criminal” (Nov. 3, Sun Journal), calls for prompt and creative thinking so the negative effects of societal and family crises on children can be reduced. One solution is Safe Families For Children. Christian churches, such as the East Auburn Baptist of Auburn and Free Grace Presbyterian of […]